SEVP Form Series: Understanding the Form I-20
July 22, 2025
The Form I-20, “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status,” is a critical document for both nonimmigrant students who obtain an F or…
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Join the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) on March 20, 2018, from 2 to 3 p.m. EDT for the SEVP Special Report Webinar: SEVP Portal.The SEVP Portal, which is scheduled to launch on March 23, 2018, is a tool for F-1 students on post‑completion optional practical training (OPT), including…
In February 2018, Study in the States launched the Guide to Studying in the States for prospective and current international students. This tool allows you to create a guide that contains information about the steps of the international student process, including:Preparing to enter the United…
Once you have been accepted to a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified school, there are several steps you must take prior to your arrival in the United States.After you accept your admittance to an SEVP-certified school and provide evidence of your financial ability to study in the…
As a designated school official (DSO), it is important to ensure that your F and M international students have accurate information in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), including an up-to-date email address. If your students are eligible to create an account for the SEVP…